BCPS high school senior selected for unique microgravity research

TOWSON, MD—Hereford High School senior Aya Elamrani-Zerifi has been selected to conduct research in microgravity aboard a specially modified Boeing 727, becoming one of only four high school students nationwide chosen for this opportunity. The flight, scheduled for Sunday, May 4 (weather permitting), is a collaborative effort between NASA, The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Space Research, Space […]

Harford County police searching for stabbing suspect

ABINGDON, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a stabbing suspect. At just before 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025, deputies responded to a residence in the 400-block of Deerhill Circle in Abingdon for the report of a domestic related stabbing. Authorities believe the suspect was known to the victims and the incident was […]

Goucher College breaks ground on new Science Center

TOWSON, MD—Goucher College celebrated the groundbreaking for the Judy C. Lewent ’70 Science Center on April 24, 2025. The 44,000-square-foot, $50 million project is expected to open in Fall 2027. The Lewent Science Center will be a LEED-rated addition to the Hoffberger Science building. It will feature state-of-the-art labs and learning spaces designed to support science education. The groundbreaking ceremony […]

Crews to patch pavement on ramps along I-695 in Towson starting Sunday night

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration has announced that overnight ramp closures and detours will begin on I-695 in the Towson area this weekend as part of a pavement patching project. The work will begin Sunday night and is expected to be finished by mid-May, weather permitting. The project is part of a $12.8 million contract for paving interstate and […]

Maryland State Police honor Trooper of the Year, top employees for 2024

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police have announced their top employees for 2024, recognizing Trooper First Class Jack Hadley as Trooper of the Year. Hadley, a member of the Maryland State Apprehension Team, was honored for his work in apprehending dangerous fugitives. In 2024, he located and apprehended 77 fugitives wanted on a combined 109 felony and 31 misdemeanor warrants. Hadley […]

Registration now open for MPT’s ‘Chesapeake Collectibles’ season 13 taping event in October

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Maryland Public Television is looking for collectors across the region who want to share stories of their prized possessions at a two-day taping event for its popular weekly series Chesapeake Collectibles. The event takes place on October 4 and 5 at the statewide public TV network’s Owings Mills studios. Chesapeake Collectibles has entertained, surprised, and enlightened MPT viewers […]

Maryland ranked among America’s most social media-obsessed states in 2025

BALTIMORE, MD—The average American checks their phone 205 times daily, with much of that time spent scrolling through social media feeds. As platforms continue to expand their influence on everything from shopping to news consumption, our collective relationship with social media becomes increasingly complex. But which parts of America are most captivated by the world of likes, shares, and follows? […]